2016 Keynote Speakers

Brandi Kamenar

An award-winning entrepreneur, with innovative, national branding and image management expertise. As a renowned Personal Branding Manager, CEO and founder of Brandi Kamenar Beverly Hills, she finds the greatest satisfaction in helping others build and elevate the Personal Brand that truly defines them. Brandi has earned the trust and respect of high-level business leaders and organizations with proven results, by establishing their brand, providing public relations and marketing support and guiding their strategic financial success.

“When done right, branding provides a distinct competitive advantage in the marketplace, while allowing you to be authentic, truly fulfilled and to live YOUR best life. Whether a CEO, Talent or a Celebrity, it is imperative to establish your Personal Brand and then consistently live and breathe this brand in everything you do,” explains Brandi. “Presenting yourself strategically to resonate in the mind of your audience as the go-to authority, and having the opportunity to own that space, can open doors you never thought possible. This is my own reality and I am passionate about sharing it with others.”

Brandi speaks from experience. Throughout her life, Brandi has recognized the importance of diligence, investing in relationships, and establishing a solid personal brand to represent her professionally. Overcoming obstacles and taking risks herself, she continuously invests in her public image with innovative and strategic personal branding strategies to achieve her life goals. She has cultivated and prospered a multitude of multimillion dollar companies, and was recognized for these achievements with prestigious national awards and significant press coverage.

Alexis Carra

Born in Tampa, Florida, has been onstage since age 2. She graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Theatre Studies from Yale University. Alexis has worked on and off Broadway. Credits: Fosse, Fame on 42nd Street, Wicked, Sweet Charity, and The Pirate Queen. Cast album recordings: The Pirate Queen and Sweet Charity. Film and TV credits: Major Crimes, Grey’s Anatomy, Castle, Mentalist, Bones and ABC series, Mixology, originating the series lead role, “Jessica.” Currently you can see Alexis on the ABC Family/Freeform series, Recovery Road. Alexis is also an internationally acclaimed dance teacher and is on faculty at The EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood. She dreams of originating roles on stage and on screen, and strives to collaborate with creative, open artists. Alexis is also on the Board of Covenant House of California, a youth homeless organization, and of a women’s philanthropy and goal group, The New Hollywood. She is the VP of Content Creation and supports women achieving their personal, professional, and philanthropic goals. For further info and updates visit @alexiscarra or alexiscarra.com

Deborah Ellinger

Deborah Ellinger is president and CEO of Ideal Image, the largest US retail provider of non-surgical cosmetic procedures with 130 centers across North America. FDA-cleared and rigorously tested, Ideal Image services are performed by registered nurses and other medically trained professionals. Services include laser hair removal, CoolSculpting, wrinkle reduction, and other services that improve physical appearance, enhancing self-confidence.

Prior to arriving at Ideal Image, Ellinger was President and/or CEO of three separate private-equity backed companies, including The Princeton Review, Restoration Hardware and Wellness Pet Food. All three companies were highly successful investments, yielding substantial returns for the private equity partners and positioning each company for growth and profitability. Ellinger previously held executive positions with CVS Pharmacy and Staples, and was a partner at The Boston Consulting Group. She began her career with Mellon Financial Corporation.

Ellinger currently sits on the boards of iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT), Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG) and The Commonwealth Institute, a non-profit focused on women’s leadership issues. Previous board memberships include National Life Group, Sealy, Inc. (NYSE:ZZ) and several private companies. Ellinger is the lead independent director and chair of the nominating and governance committee for iRobot. She also mentors entrepreneurs at the Harvard Innovation Lab and is a sought after speaker on private equity issues. Ellinger has a passion for women’s leadership and enjoys speaking on the topic, as well as mentoring women in business.

Born in the UK, Ellinger is a graduate of Cambridge University in England where she studied mathematics and law. She was an officer cadet in the British Army and qualified as a barrister-at-law in London, as a member of the Inner Temple. Deborah is married with two daughters.

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